"I think what we've discovered is that we have a very passionate and loyal fanbase for SHIELD, the show does incredibly well for us in delayed viewing," Dungey continued.

"By putting it in the summer, I think we're going to be able to super-serve the fanbase that loves that show and hopefully give it an opportunity to continue on longer than we would if it was in-season."

Given the long wait in-between seasons, many have questioned whether Marvel requested that ABC scheduled for Season 6 to debut after the release of the fourth Avengers movie.

"You know that I have no idea," Dungey said of the decision.

"Nobody holds their cards closer to the vest than Marvel. Whatever they have planned, I cannot say."